Gail Dugelby is a SAWS conservation consultant with deep roots in San Antonio and the Hill Country. She spent her youth climbing trees, playing in the Guadalupe River, and exploring the outdoors. This drives her passion for nature and our diverse environment, especially our most precious natural resource — water. Given the choice, she would be outside all the time.
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Mulch can help plants retain moisture and enhance the quality of the soil. What exactly is mulch, should you use it and how do you use it? You’ve likely pondered […]
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Come celebrate these fragrant floras that sail through sizzling heat with ease! Between the heat and continuing drought (now in its fifth year) gardeners have had three very rough summers […]
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When you think of wildflowers in central Texas, you may think springtime. But you’re only half right. Bluebonnets, winecups, prairie verbena and Indian blanket dress up meadows and medians in […]
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It’s normal for plants to droop in the afternoon, especially in the brutal heat of summer. Before you water, check the soil moisture at least two inches deep. The Texas […]
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Several little birdies told us just how tough — or not — our favorite drought-hardy plants really are. Gusty winds and chilly temperatures didn’t deter thousands of green thumbs (and […]
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Weeds and winter grass are thick and plants are reemerging and blooming. But that doesn’t mean it’s time for full-scale watering. With recent showers, flowers and the first warm days […]
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Texas’ native buckeyes unleash their exotic hybrid flowers along Salado Creek for a festival of red, pink and yellow. There’s a unique natural phenomenon that happens in north-central Bexar County […]
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Take advantage of our usually mild winter and get a jump start on the upcoming gardening season. Timing is everything when it comes to gardening. There may not be much […]
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Start your journey of being totally present in the moment and become a keen observer of the natural world around you. I suspect that if you read this newsletter and […]
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Get outdoors to collect natural elements of the season so you can add a little holiday cheer to your front door. As the weather turns cooler, we can finally spend […]
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When maintained effectively, a WaterSaver landscape can reduce your outdoor water use by up to 50 percent. In Bexar County, water is the hot commodity. With our growing population, how […]
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Watering profusely will not make everything alright. In this heat, many plants are just trying to survive, not grow and bloom. Our Central Texas heat has always been a challenge […]
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It has one job: to skip a scheduled irrigation cycle if it’s raining or has rained, helping you save water and money. We’ve all seen it. Someone’s sprinkler system watering […]
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There are four steps to eradicate unwanted Bermuda grass without using chemicals. You’ll have the most success if you combine all four. Invasive, durable, drought and traffic tolerant, Bermuda grass […]
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Lucky for you, there are plenty of flowering plants and ornamental grasses that are — and they save water, too! As you look at the deep shady area of your […]
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Bursting with ideas on how to make your yard a water-saving beauty? Use our coupons and rebates to help make your outdoor living dreams come true! Gardening itch got you […]
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Take advantage of our usually-mild winter and get a jump start on the upcoming gardening season. Timing is everything when it comes to gardening. Winter for our area usually means […]
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Now is the perfect time to make a change and replace your water-guzzling grass with a more resilient WaterSaver yard! You made it through another hot, dry summer and your […]
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That killer freeze gave you the perfect opportunity to make your yard more drought and cold resistant with plants that can handle our sizzling summers and weather our winters. Did […]
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Human concerts may be on pause, but nature’s music never stops. Discover a whole new world of performers in your own backyard — no physical distancing required. If you think […]
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Ready for a new planting bed but not sure how to get rid of the grass? You don’t need any special skills or muscle. Just a few simple steps and […]
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Staying connected while keeping your distance from friends and neighbors can be as simple as heading out your back door into the world of nature. Are you a social butterfly […]
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Before you spend several back-breaking hours pulling weeds, consider this: would you rather have a straggler daisy thriving where grass is struggling to grow or spots of bare soil? Are […]
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Keeping a nature journal encourages you to slow down and really see — not just look at — the natural world going on around you. I suspect that if you’re […]
